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2026-27 Arkansas Tech University spirit squads announced
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (379+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette 2026-27 Arkansas Tech University spirit squads announced RUSSELLVILLE -- Arkansas Tech University announced Wednesday the names of the people who will represent Arkansas Tech on its coed cheerleading team and its dance team during the 2026-27 academic year. The ATU…...
Fort Smith Board of Directors mulls possible solutions for Deer Trails Golf Course
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (695+ words) FORT SMITH -- The Fort Smith Board of Directors renewed talks surrounding the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority and a public golf course located at Chaffee Crossing. During the Sept. 1 meeting, directors George and Christina Catsavis requested a discussion about the city…...
Bentonville tops Conway in battle of top teams. Greenwood drops out of Top 10
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (64+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette The Bentonville Tigers maintained their spot atop the Arkansas Sports Media Poll in a battle of the top two teams in the state. Bentonville won at No. 2 Conway, 20-14, on Friday and earned first-place votes from 13 of 16 sportswriters…...
Black Diamonds shine late, claim victory over Mavericks
1+ week, 2+ day ago (42+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Black Diamonds shine late, claim victory over Mavericks SALLISAW, Okla. – A bad first series on offense and a sluggish start on defense didn't deter the Sallisaw Black Diamonds on Friday night....
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1+ week, 2+ day ago (27+ words) Photo River Valley Democrat-Gazette Pocola offensive coordinator Ethan Hutson coaches the quarterbacks at a team camp at Sallisaw in June.(Special to River Valley Democrat-Gazette/Leland Barclay)...
Booneville holds on to defeat Charleston
2+ week, 2+ day ago (19+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Booneville holds on to defeat Charleston BOONEVILLE 34, CHARLESTON 27...
Bentonville, Greenwood and Mansfield all highly ranked
2+ week, 6+ day ago (62+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette The Bentonville Tigers, Greenwood Bulldogs and Mansfield Tigers are expected to again finish the season at or near the top of their respective classifications. Greenwood is ranked No. 1 in Class 5A in the preseason Arkansas Sports Media poll…...
Johnson County Westside hoping for successful transition to 8-man football
4+ week, 1+ day ago (105+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Johnson County Westside hoping for successful transition to 8-man football It takes a lot to intimidate first-year Johnson County Westside football Coach Khris Buckner. Then there is his 2026 Johnson County Westside football schedule. Dropping from 11-man to…...
Ozark excited for returning players but understands the tough 4A-4 grind
4+ week, 1+ day ago (91+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Ozark excited for returning players but understands the tough 4A-4 grind Running back John Skolarski introduced himself quickly last season as a sophomore to the entire state of Arkansas, scoring 22 rushing touchdowns and 1,667 yards on 178 carries. "I am…...